DR. JORGE A. BENAVENTE OPTOMETRIST PC
NPI 1063740744
Optometrist in Munster, IN

Q: What is Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Active since November 18, 2009

9175 CALUMET AVENUE, MUNSTER, IN 46321(219) 836-7800(219) 836-4806 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 28, 2025. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: November 01, 2026.

Record update history: Feb 28, 2025, Aug 21, 2023 (2 updates tracked since 2023).

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About Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist Pc NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

DR. JORGE A. BENAVENTE OPTOMETRIST PC (NPI 1063740744) is a healthcare organization registered as an optometrist in Munster, Indiana and active in the NPI registry since November 2009. The organization lists Jorge Adame Benavente, President, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1063740744

Entity TypeOrganization

Primary Taxonomy152W00000X

Legal Business NameDR. JORGE A. BENAVENTE OPTOMETRIST PC

Location Address9175 CALUMET AVENUEMunster, IN 46321-2805

Mailing Address9175 Calumet AveMunster, IN 46321-2805 · (219) 836-7800 · Fax (219) 836-4806

Phone(219) 836-7800

Fax(219) 836-4806

Organization SubpartNo

Authorized OfficialJorge Adame BenaventePresident · (219) 836-7800

Enumeration DateNovember 18, 2009

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 28, 20252 updates tracked since enumeration

NPPES CertifiedFebruary 28, 2025

✔ NPI 1063740744 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOptometristEye and Vision Services Providers

Taxonomy Code152W00000X

Definition

Doctors of optometry (ODs) are the primary health care professionals for the eye. Optometrists examine, diagnose, treat, and manage diseases, injuries, and disorders of the visual system, the eye, and associated structures as well as identify related systemic conditions affecting the eye. An optometrist has completed pre-professional undergraduate education in a college or university and four years of professional education at a college of optometry, leading to the doctor of optometry (O.D.) degree. Some optometrists complete an optional residency in a specific area of practice. Optometrists are eye health care professionals state-licensed to diagnose and treat diseases and disorders of the eye and visual system.

9175 CALUMET AVENUE, Munster, IN 46321

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Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid201033420AIN

Group Practice 1

Group TaxonomyThis provdier is a business group of one or more individual practitioners, all of who practice with the same area of specialization.193400000X SINGLE SPECIALTY GROUP

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Ambetter Health and more.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment and the clinicians who bill Medicare through this organization, from CMS.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare (PECOS)

Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist Pc is registered in the CMS Provider Enrollment, Chain and Ownership System (PECOS).

Clinicians Billing Medicare Through This Organization

Medicare enrollment records show 5 clinicians reassign Medicare billing to Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC, which bills Medicare for the services they deliver. Of these, 2 practice at this address. They are listed nearest first.

Clinicians, nearest first (5)

Suzanna Acosta, OD

Optometry

NPI 1871006338

9175 CALUMET AVE
Munster, IN 46321

(219) 836-7800

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Jorge Benavente, OPTOMETRIST PC

Optometry

NPI 1952409583

9175 CALUMET AVE
Munster, IN 46321

(219) 836-7800

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts MedicareSame address

Kyle Snyder, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1073863965

22401 CENTRAL AVE
Richton Park, IL 60471

(708) 898-9994

✔ PECOS✔ Accepts Medicare11 mi

Bessie Anthony, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1558538447

10550 S CICERO AVE
Oak Lawn, IL 60453

(708) 499-3911

✔ PECOS16 mi

Selma Hannoun, O.D.

Optometry

NPI 1508053224

7050 S CICERO AVE
Bedford Park, IL 60638

(708) 496-0680

✔ PECOS19 mi

Source: CMS Revalidation Reassignment List, October 2026 release. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC is 1063740744. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on November 18, 2009.

Where is Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC located?

Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC is located at 9175 Calumet Avenue, Munster, IN 46321. The listed phone number is (219) 836-7800.

What is Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Optometrist with taxonomy code 152W00000X.

Is Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC enrolled in Medicare?

Yes. Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC is registered in the Medicare PECOS enrollment system.

How many clinicians bill Medicare through Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC?

According to the CMS Revalidation Reassignment List (October 2026 release), 5 clinicians, all in Optometry, reassign their Medicare billing to Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC. A reassignment is filed with Medicare on form CMS-855R, signed by both the clinician and the organization, and lets the organization bill Medicare and receive payment for the clinician's services. Of these, 2 practice at this address. Reassignment records can lag staffing changes; confirm a current affiliation with the organization.

What insurance does Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter Health, Ambetter from Buckeye Health Plan, Ambetter from Meridian, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana and 3 other insurers list Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Dr. Jorge A. Benavente Optometrist PC was last updated on February 28, 2025. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 20 months ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.